What You Should Do If You’re Facing Identity Theft Charges In Houston

Identity theft is when an individual uses someone else’s personally identifiable information, such as a Social Security number, credit or debit card. Identity theft is a type of white-collar crime and could leave you seeking a Houston, Texas, identity theft attorney. Criminals obtain this personally identifiable information in a variety of ways,

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Houston’s National Ranking for Criminal Activity

How Does Houston Rank in Terms of Crime Activity Nationally? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the City of Houston has a population of over 2.3 million people.  Covering 671 square miles[1], Houston is one of the most populated cities in the nation.  Multiple reports indicate that Houston has a higher than

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10 Common New Year’s Eve Crimes

Houston Law Enforcement Gear Up for an Increase in Crime With the countdown to 2020 being less than two weeks away, Houston law enforcement agencies are gearing up for a busy time of the year.  Certain crimes generally see an uptick during the holiday season and New Year’s Eve is no exception. 

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The Top 10 Reasons People Get Arrested Around the Holidays

Common Crimes that Occur Around the Holidays The holiday season notoriously sees a rise in certain kinds of crime.  Researchers believe that the rise in crime is primarily due to an increase in alcohol consumption, an increase in stress, and an increase in opportunity.  If you or a loved one is arrested

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The Most Common Types of Mortgage Fraud in Houston, Texas

Mortgage fraud is a criminal offense in Houston, Texas. In most cases, you’ll be charged with bank fraud, conspiracy or wire fraud. Under the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (FERA), you can be fined up to $1 million or be placed in jail for up to 30 years for mortgage fraud. Given

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Learn About The Houston, TX Criminal Defense Law Offices of James Alston

The Law Offices of James Alston is a premier criminal defense law firm in Houston, Texas. Our practice areas include state crimes, sex crimes, and federal crimes. James uses his diverse background as a former state and federal prosecutor to inform his defense for his clients. As a former assistant district attorney,

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Child Pornography Law: When Your Internet Browsing Becomes Illegal

Even if you never download child porn, you could still be charged and convicted. What you view and search for on the internet can make you subject to police questioning. It is important to understand child pornography law in Houston Texas, as it carries severe penalties. If you’ve been charged with child

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